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How to connect newly installed Linux Mint 18 Cinnamon to the internet

I have just installed a Linux Mint 18 Cinnamon operating system on a new desktop computer, and would be grateful if some kind person would tell me how to connect to the internet.

I have a Netgear router which provides internet access via wireless link to a laptop, and is also connected via ethernet to a desktop. Both have Windows operating systems.

I would prefer a wireless link to the new desktop with the Linux Mint operating system.

Hoping it is a simple process, Samix.

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Originally Posted by samix (Post 5631634)

Hoping it is a simple process

Hi...

If your adapters are supported "out of the box," then it should be. In terms of visiting web sites, for your desktop system, all you should have to do is bring up a browser and start browsing. If you've installed Mint on your laptop as well, simply log into your wireless network using the network icon in the toolbar on the lower right hand side of the screen and you should be good to go. :)

However, it might be a different story if the drivers and/or firmware are not installed for your adapter. If you cannot connect to a wireless network with it or no networks are shown, please open a terminal and post (by copying and pasting) the results from these commands...

Code:

lspci -nnk | grep -i net -A2

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lsmod

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iwconfig

Code:

rfkill list

If your desktop system has connectivity issues, please post these results separately...

Code:

lspci -nnk | grep -i net -A2

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lsmod

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ifconfig -a

Code:

sudo lshw -C network

Disclaimer: Be careful with commands that are prefaced with "su" or "sudo." They will essentially allow root access to your system. Mistakes could possibly damage or even destroy your OS.

Regards...

whatever happened to networkManager that little wifi icon that you click on then select your wifi connection? providing you're actually using wifi.

Thanks for your reply. The icons are where they aught to be but the problem is to find the right key to switch on.
Regards, Samix.

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Originally Posted by samix (Post 5633351)

Thanks for your reply. The icons are where they aught to be but the problem is to find the right key to switch on.

Hi...

Could you supply the information I requested, please? ;)

Regards...

Problem establing internet contact.

Two people were kind enough to try to help me. I am not sure which I am replying to or both. But thanks very much to both of you. The problem is solved and I am connected.

Regards, Samix

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Originally Posted by samix (Post 5634746)

The problem is solved and I am connected.

Hi...

Glad you got it working. :)

Regards...